LEFFMAN, Lewis
Age	38
Eyes	hazel
Hair	brown
Complexion	fair
Height	5' 8"
Birth Place	Hanover, Germany
Occupation	Soldier
Date	June 4, 1840
Where	Ft. Winnebago
By	Capt. Wright
Regiment	2nd Infantry & 8th Infantry
Company	A & I
Died	-
Deserted	-
Apprehended	-
Discharged	April 4, 1845
Cause	Expiration of Service
Remarks	At Fort Niagara, NY - An Ordnance Sergeant (Re-enlisted)

Niagara County News, Youngstown, NY, April 13, 1883 -- A serious accident befell Mr. Lewis Leffman as he was returning from the polls Tuesday. While riding along the road in Mr. John Turner's democrat, by a sudden start of the horse he was precipitated from the back seat of the democrat to the ground, striking on his head and shoulders in a violent manner. Mr. Leffman is a very old gentleman, being over eighty-five years of age, and a fall like this, which, perhaps a younger man would think of no consequence, is apt to hurt him severely. His injuries, if any, are internal, and at this writing they cannot be said to be very dangerous.

[Editor again: Many of you will recognize Lewis Leffman as the retired Ordnance Sergeant who had served in the U.S. Army for fifty-nine years. For nearly forty years he was stationed at Fort Niagara. He and his wife Elizabeth helped establish St. John's Episcopal Church in Youngstown. He died of old age in 1885.]